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Liepman Literary Agency
Marc Koralnik |
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AN EARTHLING'S GUIDE TO OUTER SPACE
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Black Holes, Dwarf Planets, Aliens, and More
A fascinating read for anyone who has ever been curious about the surface of the sun, enthralled by astronauts and their adventures, or awestruck by the Milky Way's ghastly glow this lively collection of essays will enlighten the wonders of outer space.
You think you know where you live. But do you know your cosmic address? If someone asked you why stars twinkle, would you be able to answer? You see the moon from a distance almost every night, but it's been quite a while since anyone has been there in person Do you know why? Or if there are any plans to send humans to the moon again?
Bob McDonald knows. In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, Canada's beloved science explainer focuses on galactical marvels. Using his formidable talent for translating complex ideas into clear, engaging language, McDonald whisks us away on a thrilling exploration of the cosmos. The essays cover the history of human space exploration, the physical characteristics of celestial bodies, heated space debates, and practical concerns for the would-be astronaut, and feature lively, informative illustrations. Far Out segments detail designs for past and future space equipment, and sidebars entitled Space Places depict cutting-edge research dedicated to advancing human knowledge of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. You Try It sections feature fun experiments that readers can execute at home.
McDonald's enthusiasm for seeking the answers to scientific questions is charming and contagious. Written for an adult audience, but brimming with facts that will fascinate the whole family, An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space is a delightful inquiry into the captivating (and sometimes astonishing!) mechanisms and mysteries of our galaxy.
BOB McDONALD is the host of Quirks and Quarks on CBC, and frequent contributor to CBC's The National and Newsworld. He was once the host of Wonderstruck, an award-winning children's show; he published two books based on the series. His essay compilation, Measuring the Earth with a Stick, was shortlisted for the Canadian Science Writers Association Book Award, the Sanford Fleming Medal, and the McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science. McDonald now lives (and sails) in Victoria, British Columbia.
Bob McDonald knows. In An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, Canada's beloved science explainer focuses on galactical marvels. Using his formidable talent for translating complex ideas into clear, engaging language, McDonald whisks us away on a thrilling exploration of the cosmos. The essays cover the history of human space exploration, the physical characteristics of celestial bodies, heated space debates, and practical concerns for the would-be astronaut, and feature lively, informative illustrations. Far Out segments detail designs for past and future space equipment, and sidebars entitled Space Places depict cutting-edge research dedicated to advancing human knowledge of what lies beyond Earth's atmosphere. You Try It sections feature fun experiments that readers can execute at home.
McDonald's enthusiasm for seeking the answers to scientific questions is charming and contagious. Written for an adult audience, but brimming with facts that will fascinate the whole family, An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space is a delightful inquiry into the captivating (and sometimes astonishing!) mechanisms and mysteries of our galaxy.
BOB McDONALD is the host of Quirks and Quarks on CBC, and frequent contributor to CBC's The National and Newsworld. He was once the host of Wonderstruck, an award-winning children's show; he published two books based on the series. His essay compilation, Measuring the Earth with a Stick, was shortlisted for the Canadian Science Writers Association Book Award, the Sanford Fleming Medal, and the McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science. McDonald now lives (and sails) in Victoria, British Columbia.
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Published 2019-10-01 by SIMON AND SCHUSTER Canada |